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Bikes 'not for jousting,' says Lime after duel video
Footage emerged on social media of hundreds of people gathered in east London to watch a bike joust.
Vinted blocks French looters listing stolen goods for sale
The platform said since the weekend it had "taken immediate action to idenitify and remove listings linked to looting".
Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays
The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.
AI firm Anthropic to commit 5% of shares to fund for ‘public good’
The $48bn giveaway by company, which is preparing to list on stock market, comes amid concerns about the techAnthropic has said it will commit 5% of its shares to a fund for the “…
We must tax the wealth of billionaires, not just income. California can lead the way | Ro Khanna
Will California stand with the working class or the oligarchs in the vote this November?The Democratic party has a choice to make. Are we going to be New Deal Democrats or corpora…
What are the new faces coming to UK bank notes?
Banknotes are getting a nature-themed makeover – and the Bank of England has revealed the four creatures that will feature on our money.
France hit by debt sell-off as protests unnerve investors
After Macron condemned ‘unbridled violence’, difference between French and German 10-year borrowing costs widensBusiness live – latest updatesFrance was hit by a fresh wave of sel…
Roaring exports lift China’s economic growth; violent French protests put pressure on euro and bonds – business live
World’s second-largest economy on track to meet Beijing’s 2026 growth target, though consumer spending lags behind factory outputGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage …
Charities 'busier than ever' with furniture poverty
Charities in Hampshire tell the BBC that furniture poverty is becoming an increasing problem.
Profit warnings from UK-listed firms at highest level in two years as Iran war drives up costs
Consultancy says companies quoted on London stock market issued 65 in three months to end of SeptemberThe number of profit warnings from UK-listed companies has risen to the highe…
Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to 'public benefit fund'
The announcement comes as Anthropic lays the ground for a blockbuster stock market listing.
China's economic growth picks up as AI boom boosts exports
Exports have helped offset weak domestic spending, but trade tensions and AI doubts weigh on the outlook.
People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage…
Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams
Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.
Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day
More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.
Microsoft pulls out of UK's largest AI data centre
Tech firm Nscale says it is still committed to building the site in Essex.
Gleaning group gives £1m of produce to food banks
Gleaning Cornwall warns that more funding is needed as costs rise sharply.
Turning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise our coastal towns?
Engineer David Mummery has developed a tidal energy generator that he says can change lives for people living in coastal communities.
'I took a chance on the whisky industry and I haven't looked back'
Zoey Darnbrough had no idea there was a distillery near her home - now she has a top tourism role there.
Heating oil customers face tough winter
The government plans to regulate heating oil prices after increases.
There's a crackdown on sports piracy - but is it already out of control?
The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett.
How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France
Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.
Low-cost clinic helps pet owners with vet bills
RSPCA Medway West launches its clinic for the pets of people with low incomes.
Call for more food funding due to high living cost
Deputy Louise Doublet does not think the cost of living was considered in the ending of a trial.